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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.25, 552.20 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.25, 552.20 and 137.09 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.25 : 552.20 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.25/552.20 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.25x = 552.20 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.25x = 75,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,697.65/368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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